Matheus França

[toptoon]

Being reported on Globo (Brazil’s version of the BBC) that we’ve made a 16 million Euro bid. He’s one of Flamengo’s young stars.
18 years old, attacking midfielder.

[Alberts__Lob]

One for the future rather than the present?

[toptoon]

Flamengo previously stated they’ll only listen to bids over 20 million euros. Leverkusen made a 14 million bid in the summer.

[Jammy89]

Real Madrid looking at him to

[toptoon]

We are supposed to have made two bids - 13, then 16 million euros. Flamengo refused both and now say he’s not for sale ‘at this time’ (!).

[Jammy89]

We are supposed to have made two bids - 13, then 16 million euros. Flamengo refused both and now say he’s not for sale ‘at this time’ (!).

Which basically means "we're not talking to you officially again till you make the 20 million euro bid we've asked for".

[toptoon]

Which basically means "we're not talking to you officially again till you make the 20 million euro bid we've asked for".

I think you’re probably right. He’s only 18 but is already mixing it with the big boys and looks the real deal. Flamengo don’t need the money these days and so they’d be wise to keep a hold so his value goes up.

[Alberts__Lob]

Well according to Fabrizio Ramano we've had a 20 million Euro bid rejected tonight:

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/s...ransfer-window

[Ragatino]

Well according to Fabrizio Ramano we've had a 20 million Euro bid rejected tonight:

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/s...ransfer-window

Not dead yet though.

€25m Release clause we're €5m away which is £4.38m quid (Wow Brexit really had F**ked the £). I've DM'd Fab if his contacts know the deal status.

Is it dead or are we still negotiating/prepared to go back with a bit more cash.

This kid is supposed to be the real deal and gonna be a Ronaldo9, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo level player.

I'm happy the club are being tough on budgets but £4.38m doesn't make me think we are bring ripped off.

€25m = £22m. With Shelvey, Wood & Darlow gone.
Jonjo Shelvey - £70,000/week
Chris Wood - £80,000/week
Karl Darlow - £30,000/week
= £180,000/week = £8,640,000/year

We bring this lad in on £40,000/week we're laughing!

https://www.spotrac.com/epl/newcastl...ed-fc/payroll/

[Jammy89]

However, Flamenco have just sold another player to Wolves.

So that may now influence them strongly in not selling.

Judging by todays rumours, we've moved off him now in the last hours of window.